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PICTURES: Plans submitted for new community centre at large housing development on edge of Northampton
Plans have been submitted for a new community centre at the development on the western edge of Northampton.
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MURDER ARRESTS: Man, 50s, dies after being found at bottom of Old Bank stairs in Northampton as police rearrest two people
Two people have been rearrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his 50s who was found at the bottom of the Old Bank stairs has sadly died.
Two food vans on Northampton Market Square still trading as council confirms court action to evict them
Two Northampton Market food traders remain on the Market Square more than two months after being ordered to leave, with West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) confirming it is in the process of court proceedings.
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Emergency services rescue driver from car flipped on side in village near Harborough
Emergency services have rescued a driver from a car that flipped on its side in the main street of a village near Market Harborough.
Northampton primary school children rewarded for anti-fly-tipping posters
Pupils from Blackthorn Primary School have been thanked for supporting efforts to tackle fly-tipping by designing posters as part of a campaign in West Northamptonshire.
Blogger Simon Tilley, who exposed Northamptonshire chief constable Nick Adderley, found dead in Corby hotel room
A man who was instrumental in bringing down a former top Northamptonshire cop has been discovered dead.
West Northamptonshire community groups invited to apply for grants of up to £15,000
Community groups and charities across West Northamptonshire are being invited to apply for grants of up to £15,000 to help deliver projects that support local residents.
Children across West Northamptonshire invited to join free Summer Reading Challenge
Children and families across West Northamptonshire are being invited to take part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge, encouraging young people to keep reading during the school holidays.
Record 564,000 attend British Grand Prix as police praise fans for safe Silverstone weekend
Northamptonshire Police have thanked Formula 1 fans after a record-breaking 564,000 people attended this year's British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
In pictures: Fans go wild as England grab incredible win against Mexico in World Cup
It was one of the most incredible games in England’s football history.
Police appeal after Northampton store staff threatened
Police investigating theft from a Northampton store in which staff were threatened believe this man may have information about the incident.
Eight tips for parents ahead of proposed under-16 social media ban, says Northampton headteacher
A Northampton headteacher has shared advice for parents ahead of the Government's proposed ban on social media for under-16s, urging families to start building healthier digital habits now.
Major HS2 milestone reached as final section of Northamptonshire green tunnel installed
The construction of one of the longest 'green tunnels' on the HS2 project has reached a major milestone after the final reinforced concrete segment was installed in Northamptonshire.
Man, 59, arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on Northampton's Market Square as police urge potential victims to come forward
A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on Northampton’s Market Square, as police urge potential victims to come forward.
'Rapidly developing' fire spread to ten gardens in Northampton damaging sheds and outbuildings
A “rapidly developing” fire spread to ten gardens in Northampton over the weekend, leaving sheds and outbuildings damaged.
Founder – whose Northamptonshire business was born from resilience and turning pain into purpose – celebrates ‘incredible’ year
A founder, whose business was born from lived experience, resilience and turning pain into purpose, is celebrating an “incredible journey” so far in 2026.
Take a look at some of the famous faces spotted at the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone
Take a look at some of the famous faces spotted at the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone
Jones the Furnishers says closing down sale boosted by Northampton Chronicle & Echo readers
Shoppers continue to flock to Jones the Furnishers as the Northampton retailer's closing down sale gathers pace ahead of its final day of trading.
Councillors back part of Overstone Hall restoration plan despite recommendation for refusal
Plans to restore Grade II listed Overstone Hall by converting part of the fire-damaged building into apartments have been partly approved by West Northamptonshire Council, despite officers recommending refusal.
'A real difference': Northamptonshire Community Foundation reaches £25m grant milestone
Northamptonshire Community Foundation has reached a major milestone after awarding £25 million in grants and bursaries during its 25 years of supporting local charities, voluntary organisations and community groups.